Robert writes: As the new year approaches, I want to start earning what I feel I deserve. How can I get the salary increase and/or promotion that I feel that I deserve from my employer? The Career Doctor responds: The new year is a great time...

Bob writes: Just read your advice on getting fired. My situation is extreme. I’ve been fired more than six times and have not held a job for more than six months. I haven’t held a job in my career field since October of 2007. I have no good...

Anonymous writes: After checking out your website, I didn’t find a sample resignation letter that I can use as a reference. I was wondering if you can help me. I just started a job last Monday, and now I need to quit since I found a job that would...

Marjorie writes: We relocated 2 years ago with the plan that I would not work. Now 2 years have gone by, and I want to go back to work. How do I explain the gap of time on my resume or cover letter? I am 56 years old dealing with age...

Anonymous writes: I am currently trying to follow the advice of career-planning and job-hunting books regarding how to find a job — by networking, conducting informational interviews, and sending the word out to as many people as possible that I am...